Red Skelton, Legendary Clown, Dies at 84
Red Skelton, beloved TV clown famed for Clem Kadiddlehopper and Freddie the Freeloader, died at 84 in Rancho Mirage after a long illness. His career spanned film, radio, and 20 years on television, ending with his signature farewell Good night and God bless.
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Weather Report for Thursday September 18 1997
The National Forecast shows noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands indicate today’s highs and selected cities’ forecast highs and lows.
Weekend Weather Turns Autumn Quietly Into Frost
A Canadian cold front pushes south by Saturday morning bringing clouds and showers. Strong advection and gusty northeast winds will shift to north by Saturday night and Sunday, cooling highs to the 50s. Patchy frost appears along the Iowa Minnesota border Sunday morning.
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